Prison Song

Critics Consensus

No consensus yet.

Tomatometer
Not Yet Available

TOMATOMETER

Total Count: N/A

95%

Audience Score

User Ratings: 4,870

Movie Info

Elijah (rapper Q-Tip) has been bounced from group home to group home throughout his turbulent young life. What has sustained him is his art. After a promised scholarship is taken away, Elijah ends up in a fight that result in the death of another boy. Now, sentenced to a minimum of fifteen years, the young man must find a way to keep his soul alive behind bars or turn into a hardened bitter criminal. This gritty drama is directed by Darnell Martin.

Rating:

R
Genre:

Documentary, Drama, Musical & Performing Arts
Directed By:

Darnell Martin
Written By:

Darnell Martin, Q-Tip
In Theaters:

Apr 27, 2001 wide
On Disc/Streaming:

Jan 14, 2003
Runtime:

94 minutes
Studio:

New Line Cinema

Cast

Q-Tip
as Elijah

Mary J. Blige
as Mom

Fat Joe
as Big Pete

Elvis Costello
as Public Defender/Teacher

Critic Reviews for Prison Song

All Critics (1) | Rotten (1)

Desperately wants to be some kind of a cautionary tale for urban youths, but is instead a preachy and inane waste of time.

Feb 25, 2003 | Rating: 20/100

David Nusair
Apollo Guide